Our Talented Sports Programs
Convener
Mr Paul Markou
Coaches
Mr Paul Markou - Level 2
Mr Tony Wignell - Level 3 Strength & Conditioning
Aim
The aim of the Westfields Sports Australian Football Program is to provide a football development program, which teaches our students the skills and strategies of the game.
Courses Offered
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment focuses on skill learning and development as well as basic game strategies.
Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies is an elective subject chosen for study over two years as a component for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement. It will continue the process of skill development with more emphasis on the building of team structures.
Course Structure
All students are offered two double period sessions per week. Students in Years 9-12 are expected to undertake one strength & conditioning session per week.
Competition Schedule
NSWCHS Australian Football 15s Knockout
SSW Region Australian Football 15s Trials
Sports High School Australian Football Development Days & Tournaments
Greater Western Sydney Giants Gala Days
Convener
Mr Dan Suchy
Coaches
Mr Shane Castlereagh (Jumps) - Level 2
Mrs Sharyn Dickson (Throws) - Level 3
Mr Leo Dulay (Jumps) - Level 2
Mr Denis Knowles (Throws) - Level 5
Mr Brett Mathison (Middle Distance) - Level 3
Mr Dan Suchy (Hurdles & Sprints) - Level 4
Mr Tony Wignell - Level 3 Strength & Conditioning
Aim
The Westfields Sports Athletics Program strive to provide a safe and healthy environment, the best available training facilities, coaching and support staff.
Courses Offered
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment is an introduction to the program.
Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies is an elective subject chosen for study over two years as a component for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement.
Course Structure
Students in Years 7/8 are given formal coaching for two periods per week and a strength and conditioning session for two periods per week as part of their school timetable. Students in 9/10 Applied Sport Studies receive formal training for two periods per week and two periods of theory including instruction in rules, training, and coaching. Students in Years 11/12 have one compulsory formal training session per week.
Competition Schedule
Westfields Sports Athletics
Westfields Sports Cross Country
Sports High School Athletics Carnival
SSW Region Athletics
SSW Region Cross Country
NSW Schools Knockout
NSWCHSSA State Athletics
NSWCHSSA State Cross Country
NSW All Schools Athletics
USA Downunder Athletics Meet
Australian All Schools Athletics
Australian Schools Knockout
Westfields Athletics Club (WAC)
Students within the Athletics program can compete within the representative pathway and also as part of the Westfields Athletics Club (WAC) within Athletics NSW competitions.
Convener
Mr Cameron King
Coaches
Mr Christopher Fraietta - Level 2
Mr Tony Wignell - Level 3 Strength & Conditioning
Aim
The aim of the Westfields Sports Baseball Program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge, and values of the game of baseball. Students will also be able to coach, umpire and score at the conclusion of the course.
Courses Offered
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment is an introduction to the program.
Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies is an elective subject chosen for study over two years as a component for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement.
All courses cover baseball skills, coaching, fitness, injury prevention, nutrition, psychology, training routines, video analysis and umpiring.
Course Structure
All students are offered two double period sessions per week. Students are expected to attend these sessions and work at home on the skills, knowledge and values taught.
Competition Schedule
Proud Shield - NSWCHSSA Open Knockout
Sports High School Baseball Development Days & Tournaments
Convener
Ms Mirinda Reed
Coaches
Mr Gregory Barnes - Level 2
Ms Mirinda Reed - Level 2
Mr Tony Wignell - Level 3 Strength & Conditioning
Aim
The aim of the Westfields Sports Basketball Program is to provide a basketball development program, which teaches our students the skills and strategies of the game.
Courses Offered
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment is primarily concerned with skill learning and development. Students in this course spend a considerable part of their training in repetition of the individual and small group fundamentals. Students are also engaged in speed work, skills assessment, and physical testing.
Year 9/10 Applied Sports Studies is an elective subject chosen for study over two years as a component for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement. It continues the process of skill development and places more emphasis on the building of team structures. Strength training and psychology enter the curriculum and speed work is increased to a further dimension.
Course Structure
Year 7/8 have three double period sessions per week concentrating on court work. Year 9/10 is offered for two double period sessions per week. Strength and Conditioning becomes an additional part of the program, and some students will be required to attend an additional court session. Year 11/12 are required to attend up to four sessions per week, depending on the phase of year.
Competition Schedule
National Schools Championships
NSW All School Boys Championships
NSW All School Girls Championships
NSWCHSSA Open Boys / Girls Knockouts
NSWCHSSA U/15 Boys / Girls Knockouts
SSW Region Boys Basketball Championships
SSW Region Girls Basketball Championships
Sports High School Basketball Development Days & Tournaments
Convener
Mr Peter Forrest
Coaches
James Broadbent - Level 2
Mr Peter Forrest - Level 2
Mr Tony Wignell - Level 3 Strength & Conditioning
Aim
The Westfields Sports Cricket Program offers both theoretical and practical components designed to enrich the students' knowledge of cricket and enhance skill performance.
Courses Offered
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment is an introduction to the program and is designed to enhance the identified playing talents of junior students and further develop their skills and enjoyment in the game.
Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies is an elective subject chosen for study over two years as a component for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement. This course offers a more advanced content with more emphasis being placed on theoretical components to be accredited for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement.
Course Structure
All courses consist of two double period sessions per week during the school year. Practical activities are based on development of skills in all aspects of batting, bowling, fielding, wicket keeping and game tactics. Theoretical activities include exercise and fitness, psychology, principles of training, laws of cricket, injury prevention, nutrition, history of cricket, leadership, and coach education.
Competition Schedule
NSW All Schools Championships
NSWCHSSA Alan Davidson Shield Boys Knockout
NSWCHSSA Marie Cornish Shield Girls Knockout
Mark Waugh Shield - U/14 Knockout
Sports High Schools 2nd X1 Challenge
Sports High School Cricket Development Days & Tournaments
Dance Director
Ms Michelle Holden - B.A. Dance
Teachers
Ms Rebekah El-Shaikh - B.A. Dance
Ms Lisa Frisina - B.A. Dance
Aim
Dance is coordinated by the CAPA Faculty. The aim is to train dancers in contemporary, jazz and tap. High order accomplishment of skills and technique of these styles provides the basis for elective dance in the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement and Higher Year 10 Record of Student Achievement courses.
Courses Offered
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment students are expected to be at dance class on time and with the correct dance attire (navy blue sleeveless leotard, black dance pants, 3/4 black tights and black jazz shoes or boots for all practical dance lessons.
Year 9/10 Dance is an elective subject studied over two years as a component of the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement. Dancers will be studying both the theoretical components (appreciation) and continuing the learning of dance styles (performance).
Year 11/12 Dance is studied over two years as a 2U Higher School Certificate subject. Dancers will continue to study performance and appreciation and will have composition added to their studies. The practical component is worth 60% of the Higher School Certificate.
Course Structure
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment participate in two practical sessions of dance per week. Year 9/10 Dance have one double period technique session per week and one double period of appreciation / composition on a rotation basis. Year 11/12 Dance participate in three double period lessons per week.
Dance students are expected to be part of Dance Company or Dance Ensemble Group. These are multi-year groups, which train one afternoon per week. Students are expected to be available and in attendance at these training times.
Performance Schedule
State Dance Festival
Regional Dance Festival
An Evening of Dance
Convener
Mr Kory Babington
Coaches
Mr Alex Araujo - B Licence
Mr Kory Babington - A Licence
Mr Rob Bradshaw - B Licence
Mr Alex Gollan - B Licence
Ms Victoria Guzman - B Licence
Mr Tony Wignell - Level 3 Strength & Conditioning
Aim
The Westfields Sports Football Program prepares players for representative selection as part of a statewide development program, dovetailing into a National Talent Identification Program. We aim to provide a pathway towards a career in football.
Courses Offered / Structure
Primary Program includes skill development, basic game strategies, co-ordination and running skills and physical testing and analysis. This group trains 3 sessions per week.
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment includes skill development, basic game strategies, co-ordination and running skills and physical testing and analysis. This group trains 3-4 sessions per week.
Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies is an elective subject for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement. It includes advanced skill development, strength, and conditioning, coaching, and refereeing, media skills physical testing and analysis. This group has 5 sessions per week, but optional extra sessions are available
Year 11/12 includes advanced skill development, strength, and conditioning, coaching, and refereeing, media skills physical testing and analysis. This group has 3 sessions per week, but optional extra sessions are available
Competition Schedule
NSWCHSSA Puma Cup Boys Knockout
NSWCHSSA Puma Trophy Boys Knockout
Bill Turner Cup U15 Knockout Competition
Bill Turner Trophy U15 Knockout Competition
SSW Region Boys / Girls Football Championships
Sports High School Football Development Days & Tournaments
Western Sydney Wanderers Cup
Convener
Mr Gregory Boulous
Coach
Mr Brent Dale - Liverpool Golf Club Professional
Aim
The aim of the Westfields Sports Golf Program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge, and values of the game of golf.
Courses Offered
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment is an introduction to the program.
Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies is an elective subject chosen for study over two years as a component for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement.
Course Structure
All students are offered two double period sessions per week. Students are expected to attend these sessions and work at home on the skills, knowledge and values taught.
Competition Schedule
SSW Golf Championships
NSWCHS Golf Championships - Matchplay & Strokeplay
Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation Championships
Convener
Ms Jeni Avery
Coaches
Ms Jeni Avery - Level 1
Mr Michael Nobbs - Level 3
Aim
The main aim of the Hockey Program at Westfields Sports is to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for our athletes so that they may improve their individual skills in hockey as well as developing an awareness of belonging to a team. The program provides opportunity for students to develop knowledge, not only in hockey, but in areas which will affect a person's general health and lifestyle.
Courses Offered
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment is an introduction to the program including practical and theoretical components based on the principles of hockey.
Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies is an elective subject chosen for study over two years as a component for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement. In this course there is a greater emphasis on advanced skills and systems. The theoretical component includes units on psychology, nutrition, hockey specific training principles, sport injuries as well as completing video analysis.
Course Structure
All students will be offered two double period sessions per week. Students are expected to attend these sessions and work at home on the skills, knowledge and values taught.
Competition Schedule
NSWCHSSA Girls Knockout
NSWCHSSA Boys Knockout
SSW Girls Hockey Championships
SSW Boys Hockey Championships
Sports High School Cricket Development Days & Tournaments
Convener
Ms Abbey McCulloch
Coaches
Mrs Kate Carneiro - Level 1
Mrs Tate Jones - Level 1
Ms Abbey McCulloch - Level 2
Mr Tony Wignell - Level 3 Strength & Conditioning
Aim
The aim of the Talented Netball Program is to provide an opportunity for talented students to train, compete and gain knowledge and experience in the game of netball. It is designed to produce the highest quality of team and individual performances.
Courses Offered
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment is an introduction to the program where basic skills will be enhanced and the techniques to perform these skills will be studied.
Year 9/10 Physical Activity & Applied Sport Studies is an elective subject chosen for study over two years as a component for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement. Students will look to begin the development of more advanced skills and specific court strategies will begin to be implemented. This course also involves theoretical aspects of netball including coaching, umpiring, media skills and aspects of elite performance including the plotting of player pathways.
Course Structure
All squads will be given all the consideration of talented sports persons and will concentrate on fitness, skill development and teamwork. Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment and Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies will operate two double periods per week. Year 11/12 will operate on one afternoon per week and members will also be required to attend at least one strength and conditioning session per week.
Competition Schedule
Sports High School Netball Development Days & Tournaments
SSW Region Netball Championships
NSWCHSSA Opens Knockout
NSWCHSSA Debra Hanson 15s Knockout
Netball NSW Schools Cup
Convener
Mr Wil Brame
Coaches
Mr Wil Brame - Level 2
Mr Duncan Chubb - Level 2
Mr Zachary French - Level 2
Mr Tony Wignell - Level 3 Strength & Conditioning
Aim
The aim of the course is to bring together talented students in an environment which will promote the development of these students in Rugby Union. It allows the boys to enhance their own performance and gives them an understanding of the laws, tactics and physical requirements within the game.
Courses Offered
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment is an introduction to the program.
Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies is an elective subject chosen for study over two years as a component for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement.
Course Structure
Students in Year 7/8 train up to three sessions per week in the mornings. The Year 9/10 and Year 11/12 Programs have at least two sessions per week and strength and conditioning is available at the coach's discretion. The course contains the following modules:
• Players and their role within the game, including positional skills and physical requirements
• Coaching, including skill development, team strategies and tactics
• Officiating - laws of the game and refereeing
Competitions
Robson Shield - Open NSWCHSSA Knockout
Buchan Shield - U16 NSWCHSSA Knockout
SSW Region Rugby Union Championships
Sports High School Rugby 7s – U13, U14, U15, U16, U17
Sports High School Rugby Development Days & Tournaments
Convener
Mr Troy Weeden
Coaches
Mr Blake Davies - Level 1
Mr Jason Demetriou – Level 3
Mr Keith Hanley - Level 3
Mr Bou Ovington - Level 2
Mr Troy Weeden - Level 2 / Level 1 Strength and Conditioning
Mr Tony Wignell - Level 3 Strength & Conditioning
Aim
The aim of the talented Rugby League program at Westfields Sports is to provide a positive and enjoyable environment in which all participants are given the opportunity to advance their skill levels and consequent playing ability.
Courses Offered
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment is an introduction to the program. Identification of strengths and weaknesses takes place so that basic skills and physical development can be targeted at the individual and the group.
Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies is an elective subject accredited for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement.
Course Structure
All students will be offered at least three sessions per week. The timetable has been structured to allow Years 10, 11 and 12 Rugby League students to work together as a combined group if necessary.
Competition Schedule - Boys
NRL Schoolboy Cup - All Schools Open Knockout
NRL Schoolboy 13s - All Schools Knockout
University Shield - NSWCHSSA Opens Knockout
Buckley Shield - NSWCHSSA U14 Knockout
SSW Region Rugby League Championships – 18s & 15s
SHSA Chase Stanley Cup 15s Competition
SHS Michael Buettner Shield 13s Competition
Competition Schedule - Girls
NRL Schoolgirls Cup – All Schools Open Knockout
Sports High Schools 14s
Sports High Schools 16s
SSW Region Rugby League Championships – 18s & 16s
Convener
Mr David Nguyen
Coaches
Ms Jayde Jensen - Level 2
Ms Alyssa Viera - Level 1
Mr Tony Wignell - Level 3 Strength & Conditioning
Aim
The Softball Program aims to select athletes with potential and develop them through to elite status. At the completion of the program students will have obtained their Level 1 Coaching Certificate, Umpiring and Scoring through the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme.
Courses Available
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment is an introduction to the program and development of basic skills.
Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies is an elective subject chosen for study over two years as a component for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement. It further enhances skills and prepares students for the State Selection Process.
All courses offered cover the following areas: basic skills, fitness testing, strength and conditioning, technique analysis, rules and scoring, umpiring, coaching, injury prevention, nutrition, drugs in sport, anatomy, and psychology.
Course Structure
Westfields Sports Softball Program is conducted in association with the NSW Softball Association. Students have two double period sessions per week. A pitching / catching session is available for junior students for an additional cost.
Students are required to play for a team registered with the NSW Softball Association and are expected to have their own softball equipment (glove, bat and softball). This equipment is required for each training session.
Competition Schedule
NSWCHSSA Girls Knockout
NSWCHSSA Boys Knockout
SSW Region Girls Softball Championships
SSW Region Boys Softball Championships
Sports High School Softball Development Days & Tournaments
Convener
Ms Tara Thode
Ms Kim Watson
Coaches
Ms Tara Thode
Mr Tony Wignell - Level 3 Strength & Conditioning
Aim
Westfields Sports provides a supportive environment for swimmers to combine their training commitments and competition schedules in partnership with their educational pursuits through its flexible timetable.
Courses Offered
Swimmers are coached by their preferred professional coach, with Tara Thode overseeing their overall development. The school is also able to give swimmers support by providing strength and conditioning training as well as the use of sport science facilities. Coaches of swimmers can consult with Tony Wignell who will supervise this training in accordance with the directions supplied by the coach.
In Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies swimmers are given the opportunity to have swimming as one of their electives for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement.
Course Structure
A compulsory training session for all swimmers has been organised on Wednesday mornings commencing at 7:30am.
Competition Schedule
Westfields Sports Carnival
Sports High School Swimming Development Days & Carnival
SSW Region Championships
NSWCHSSA State Championships
NSW All Schools Championships
Convener
Mr Joshua Taylor
Coaches
Mr Stewart Whicker
Mr Tony Wignell - Level 3 Strength & Conditioning
Aim
The tennis program at Westfields Sports allows athletes to continue their academic pursuits while building a career in tennis, either through competitive or tournament play, coaching or administration.
Courses Offered
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment is an introduction to the program.
Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies is an elective subject chosen for study over two years as a component for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement.
Course Structure
The program is a joint venture between Westfields Sports and Tennis NSW. All students participate in two double period sessions per week in small group situations to gain maximum benefit from the coach. Sessions groups are determined by student ability and the timetable. Communication between private coaches and school coach is encouraged. Strength and Conditioning sessions for individual athletes can be organised through private coaches and / or school coach.
Competition Schedule
National School Tennis Championships
Floris Conway Cup - NSWCHSSA Girls Knockout
Stan Jones Cup - NSWCHSSA Boys Knockout
SSW Region Girls Tennis Championships
SSW Region Boys Tennis Championships
Sports High School Tennis Tournament
Convener
Dan Footit
Coach
Dan Footit - Level 2
Mr Tony Wignell - Level 3 Strength & Conditioning
Aim
The aim of the course is to bring together talented students in an environment which will promote the development of these students in Touch Football. It provides the opportunity for the athletes to enhance their performance, through developing their understanding of the rules, tactics and physical requirements to be successful.
Courses Offered
Year 7/8 Sport Enrichment – introduces student athletes to the program and provides opportunities to begin developing skills and understanding.
Year 9/10 Applied Sport Studies is an elective subject chosen for study over two years as a component for the Year 10 Record of Student Achievement (ROSA).
Course Structure
Students in Year 7-8 train on the field two morning per week. They will have 1-2 strength and conditioning sessions scheduled each week. Year 9-12 students will train on the field two afternoons per week and have two strength and conditioning sessions scheduled each week.
Competitions
Open CHS Knock-out
SSW Region Championships
NSW Touch All Schools
Sports High Schools Development Days and Tournaments
NSW Touch Invitational Cup